Yep, Quantum Annapolis. We're on a friend's dock in Lake Ogleton currently so it's literally about a mile away. We went with a 110 headsail. Our current headsail is somewhere between a 135 and a 150 and in great shape. Last year when we went to the Bahamas, we had it reefed in most of the time to at least 110. So, figure when we're on the thorny path this year, we'll just put the new 110 on and leave it with the ability to reef in even further upon any dirty looks from the Admiral, then switch to the bigger head sail if we ever do any down wind runs or light air (which seems to never happen going down island in the winter, lol). The headsail was $2603.03 (with the 15% discount they were offering). The only extras we got was the foam luff ($260.51) and sacrificial Sunbrella ($567.34).
We did save a few bucks as well by going with Challenge Fastnet as our fabric. When we told them we care nothing about speed/racing and only cruising/durability, they quoted Challenge Newport AP (all purpose). I did a little reading and found the Fastnet material seemed to be even further the direction we were wanting. Was even happier when it turned out less expensive. Sail makers are baffled by people like us that are wanting their super fast boat to slow down and be more comfortable, lol. I think they are normally having to talk people down to the Newport AP from something "racier" that will degrade quickly in the tropics.
The main was $3008.56 with the 15% discount. Our current mainsail is super old, and we're really excited about one that may actually aid in sailing instead of just hanging there. The included extras we got there were slide upgrades ($82.33), Tartan insignia ($54.16), and Dutchman Fairleads kit ($576.14). We went with the better tapered battens 2 full and 2 mid, so that would be some extra over non tapered battens and none full, but I don't have the break down on that.
The bottom line is that with the 15% discount Quantum became the same price or slightly cheaper than the other options around. And, they come out to your boat to take measurements, then install the sails and make sure the fit is right. Some of the other places we went just take the stock Tartan dimensions and you come pick up the sails when they are done. Without the 15% discount, I may have went with another company, but with it, it was a no brainer.
Puffcard, we are on a similar schedule. Would love to meet up with you in the future and cruise and talk Tartan
This is all awesome to read. We're looking to upgrade our sail inventory, and were thinking 125% for the headsail. To hear you were reefed in further than that most of the time in the Bahamas means we're on the right path.
Do you have tracks on the cabin roof? How will the 110% sheeting angles work? Are you going to need any modifications? Do you think going with such a small headsail will seriously limit your light wind sailing? When would you resort to motoring with a sail this small? How do you think this sail will affect the balance of the boat.
I ask all these questions as somone looking to move down from our 155%.... We are way overpowered 80% of the time with no ability to maintain sail shape when reefing. So I'm really excited for the upgrade, but just want to retain our ability to sail in light air.